Published date: 1 September 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 9 October 2023, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Education and training services - 80000000

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£650,000

Procurement reference

NOTTCITY001-DN687830-00326927

Published date

1 September 2023

Closing date

9 October 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

15 January 2024

Contract end date

14 January 2027

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

Nottingham City Council is seeking tenders from sufficiently experienced and qualified organisations for the provision of an Oral Health Promotion Service.

Nottingham City Council aim to procure an evidence-based and targeted Oral Health Promotion Service for identified communities and vulnerable groups in Nottingham that incorporates best practice to maintain and improve their oral health.

This service will be driven by local need prioritising reducing health inequalities whilst also reducing the pressure on health and social care services.

The key objectives of this service will include five key areas:
A. To train professionals who work with vulnerable adults, older people and children, so that they can provide evidence-based oral health promotion advice.
B. To develop and roll out a sustainable supervised tooth brushing programme in early years settings.
C. To develop and maintain strategic partnerships with relevant services working with older people, vulnerable people and children and families.
D. To develop Nottingham City Oral Health Promotion branding and lead on Nottingham City Oral Health Promotion Communications.
E. To fund, develop and distribute appropriate oral health resources (eg packs of information, leaflets, toothbrushes and toothpaste).

The contract duration will be for 3 years with a possible extension of 2 years at the Council's discretion. The total contract value is estimated to be a maximum of £650,000.00 over the total length of the contract (including any potential extensions). The anticipated contract start date will be 15th January 2024.

This contract will be let under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

Application documents can be downloaded from www.eastmidstenders.org

The closing date for receipt of completed Application Forms is 12 noon, 9th October 2023.


About the buyer

Contact name

Krista Livsey

Address

Loxley House
Station Street
Nottingham
NG2 3NG
United Kingdom

Email

krista.livsey@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Website

http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk